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HS2 trains could be built in UK as Bombardier and Hitachi plan joint bid

Bombardier Transportation and Hitachi Rail have announced they will form a joint venture to compete for the £2.75 billion contract. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16331214.hs2-trains-could-be-built-in-uk-as-bombardier-and-hitachi-plan-joint-bid/

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WATCH: Fans dare to dream after England break penalty curse

The Three Lions made the last eight after defeating Colombia in the dramatic shootout. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16331213.watch-fans-dare-to-dream-after-england-break-penalty-curse/

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Scottish schools are being ‘swindled’ by toxic legacy of PFI

SCHOOLS across Scotland are being “swindled” out of hundreds of millions of pounds by the toxic legacy of PFI contracts entered into a...

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Junk food ads directed at children are banned after breaching new rules

Adverts for Cadbury eggs and Chewits and Squashies sweets have been banned for breaking new rules prohibiting the advertising of junk food to...

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Northern Ireland instability to be discussed at Anglo Irish co-operation forum

The British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference will meet later this month. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16331215.northern-ireland-instability-to-be-discussed-at-anglo-irish-co-operation-forum/

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US claimed atomic attack was justified by end to war

On August 6th 1945, the US bomber Enola Gay flew over the Japanese city of Hiroshima and released the bomb code-named: “Little Boy”....

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Vulnerable adults left at risk, care watchdog warns

Vulnerable adults in Scotland do not get the same protection as children against harm and exploitation, Scotland’s care watchdog has said. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16331182.vulnerable-adults-left-at-risk-care-watchdog-warns/

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Seeds of hope from atomic bomb site planted in South Ayrshire

AMID the ashes of Hiroshima in August 1945, it seemed all hope was lost. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16331190.seeds-of-hope-from-atomic-bomb-site-planted-in-south-ayrshire/

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Bricks and mortar shops ‘can no longer anchor high streets’

Bricks-and-mortar retailing can no longer be the anchor for thriving high streets, which must become community hubs that include housing, offices and some...

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In pictures: Scotland’s (brief) history of sizzling summers

When it comes to sizzling-hot summers and hosepipe bans, Scotland is not usually the country that comes to mind. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16330668.in-pictures-scotlands-brief-history-of-sizzling-summers/